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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.59, 1,516.35 and 733.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.59, 1,516.35 and 733.27 is: 1,099.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.59 : 1,516.35 = 733.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.59/1,516.35 = 733.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.59x = 1,516.35 × 733.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.59x = 1,111,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,889.58/1,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.15

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